Educator Resources

Class Discussion

Establish Prior Knowledge

Tell students that American chestnut trees were once abundant in American forests, but in the early 1900s, a blight afflicted these trees and most were wiped out. Discuss with students how this might impact a forest ecosystem. Tell students that in the Snapshot they are about to see, scientists are working to bring the American chestnut back.

Exploration

Have students view the snapshot and read the synopsis. Have students work in teams. Assign one questions for each team to research and report on.